DxO and Affinity join forces to take your photos from RAW file to finished edit

DxO and Affinity have partnered to streamline the process from RAW processing to full image editing with DxO PhotoLab 10.1, a free update available for existing PhotoLab 10 users. This integration allows photographers to develop RAW images inside PhotoLab and then seamlessly export them directly into Affinity for more advanced retouching, compositing, typography, and layout work.

The .AF file format, exclusive to Affinity, enables photographers to develop a RAW image inside PhotoLab before moving it to Affinity for further editing. Users have the option to include the untouched original image as a second layer for later comparison, masking, or blending. "We're thrilled to see DxO tightly integrating with Affinity to make it seamless for photographers to combine world-class RAW editing with cutting-edge editing, retouching, and design," stated Duncan Clark, CEO of Pro Design for Canva.

This partnership addresses the need for photographers and designers seeking simple, smooth workflows. Affinity's Pixel, Vector, and Layout studios all operate within the same .AF format, allowing a photograph to transition from an image-retouching project to a finished design or page layout without changing file formats. The integration marks the beginning of a broader partnership, with plans for further Affinity integrations and expanded support for the .AF format inside PhotoLab.

Future developments could include Nik Collection integration and additional workflow improvements, making the relationship particularly appealing to photographers already using Nik Collection for various editing tasks. DxO PhotoLab 10.1 is now available as a free update for macOS and Windows users, while a 30-day trial is also available. Affinity is free on macOS and Windows, with its iPad version set to launch in November.